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hy Go?
For the entertainment. It’s for good reason that Branson, Missouri, is known as the Live Music Show Capital
of the World. It’s a mecca of entertainment, drawing visitors year-round with its bevy of theaters. Beyond the glitz, Branson
is widely known as a family-friendly destination with attractions for all ages, from abundant shopping and dining to a
one-of-a-kind theme park. And thanks to Branson’s location in the Ozark Mountains, natural beauty abounds, easily
experienced on forest hikes or fishing and boating on its trio of lakes.
Branson/Lake of the Ozarks/Hot Springs/Oklahoma
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The Ozarks are beautiful this time of year, with
dogwoods, wildflowers, and redbuds in bloom.
Walk a family-friendly loop trail through wood-
lands or a more challenging journey down 315
stonework steps toward Lake Taneycomo at
Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area. For four-legged
exploration, embark on a trail ride or cattle drive
at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. As the sun goes
down, board the
Showboat Branson Belle
for
a two-hour dinner cruise with live entertainment
on Table Rock Lake.
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Snowfall in Branson is infrequent, and with average
temperatures close to 50°F (10°C), the first few
months of the year are an ideal time to visit. It’s
also prime time for fishing on Lake Taneycomo,
known for its plethora of rainbow and brown trout.
Also plentiful: shopping opportunities. Hunt for
deals at Tanger Outlets; browse pottery, woven
baskets, and other handmade items at Branson
Mill Craft Village; or take your pick of the 100-plus
stores and restaurants at the waterfront Branson
Landing— you’re sure to find the perfect souvenir
for everyone on your list. And if the weather is
unpleasant,
see a show
.
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A pleasantly cool climate and magnificent foliage
calls for walks through the woods and scenic
drives. Enjoy a round of golf at one of Branson’s
courses, including
Top of the Rock
, a Jack
Nicklaus Signature Course that’s home to the
Legends of Golf tournament; and Payne Stewart
Golf Club, which was designed in tribute to the
golfer, with a tale from his career at every hole.
Indoors, Branson’s wide-ranging museums offer
something for everyone. Mingle with the stars at
the Hollywood Wax Museum, relive history at the
Titanic Museum Attraction, or admire automobiles
featured on film at the Celebrity Car Museum.
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It’s water park time, and Branson’s biggest doesn’t
disappoint. Hang 10 in a wave pool, float down a
lazy river, and zip down speed slides at
Silver
Dollar City’s White Water
. At night, the park
offers movie screenings and fireworks displays.
For an educational experience, visit the Shepherd
of the Hills Fish Hatchery, which produces approx-
imately 400,000 pounds (181,000 kilograms) of
rainbow and brown trout each year. Browse its
nature exhibits and peer eye-to-eye with the Ozark
fish through aquarium glass.
1.
CATCH A LIVE SHOW:
There are more than 100 from which to choose. Many are on The Strip.
2.
SILVER DOLLAR CITY:
Make sure you ride the wooden roller coaster, Outlaw Run.
3.
BRANSON SCENIC RAILWAY:
Explore the foothills of the Ozarks on a 40-mile (64 kilometers) round-trip narrated journey.
4.
RALPH FOSTER MUSEUM:
Check out the original car featured in the U.S. television series
The Beverly Hillbillies
.
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